Category: UK News

As the Conservative Party conference launches in Manchester, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.1bn cash boost for towns across the UK that have been “overlooked” by traditional politicians. The funding will go towards revitalising high streets and tackling anti-social behaviour and is separate from the levelling up fund. Torquay, Kilmarnock and… Continue reading Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Supermarket chain Iceland’s CEO Richard Walker has resigned from the UK’s Conservative Party, citing it as “out of touch” and losing touch with business and consumers. Speaking ahead of the annual Conservative conference in Manchester, Walker said the party was “drifting out of touch” with the environment, business and the everyday people. Although the Conservatives… Continue reading Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'

Sunday’s newspapers are reporting on a range of stories across politics, crime, and society. According to the Sunday Telegraph, the UK government is considering providing new forms of support to the Ukrainian government, with options including the possibility of sending armed forces personnel to the country for the first time to train their counterparts, providing… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

A significant human error by the referees’ body PGMOL led to the disallowing of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz’s goal in the match against Tottenham Hotspur. The goal would have given Liverpool the lead, but at the time they were already down to nine men, and the decision added to their woes that day. The error… Continue reading PGMOL Admits ‘Major Human Blunder’ in Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool Clash with Disallowed Luis Diaz Goal

Math Wiliam, a former staff member of a Plaid Cymru Senedd member, has been subjected to months of harassment following his provision of information to the Senedd’s Standards Commissioner in support of an allegation against MS Rhys ab Owen. An anonymous social media account was set up to target Wiliam, who described feeling “unsafe” as… Continue reading Former Plaid Cymru worker 'harassed' after speaking out

The National Trust has urged visitors to stay away from the former site of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland after it was deliberately cut down on Wednesday. The site has been drawing hundreds of visitors despite being closed to the public as agencies assess the fallen tree. Seed and clipping samples are being taken… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: People urged to stop visiting cut down tree

Jenean Chapman, a former personal assistant to the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was found dead inside an apartment in Dallas, Texas. The news shocked the Duchess who paid tribute to her loyal, hard-working, and fun former employee through her Instagram account. Speaking about Chapman, the Duchess expressed sadness at the sudden death of her… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, 'shocked' by killing of ex-assistant

In Coventry, a major fire broke out in a 16-story apartment building, with more than 50 firefighters coming to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire is believed to have started on the 11th floor of Samuel Vale House, with smoke spreading upwards to other floors. According to onlookers, people were seen receiving oxygen… Continue reading Crews tackle severe 11th floor flat fire in Coventry

The High Commission of India has lodged a complaint with the Foreign Office after one of its top diplomats was confronted by protesters at a gurdwara in Glasgow. Vikram Doraiswami had been invited to the place of worship to discuss community and consular issues, but left after he was approached by a small number of… Continue reading Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is investigating an incident where two of its supporters were pictured mocking Bradley Lowery. Mr Lowery was six years old when he died from cancer. The picture, taken at Hillsborough, was posted online during a game between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland. Sheffield Wednesday has stated that it will look into the… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Sheffield Wednesday investigate fans' 'mockery'